Thousands build Buddhist monuments for Bhutan’s ‘mindfulness’ city

Bhutan King dedicates sacred Buddhist stupa to PM Modi, recognises his role in strengthening bilateral ties

In a post on X, Kiren Rijiju informed about Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk dedicating a Buddhist stupa to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

PM Modi Honoured in Bhutan: King dedicates sacred Stupa 76 to recognise his vision for stronger bilateral ties

NEW DELHI: Bhutan has dedicated Stupa 76 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in recognition of his vision and commitment to strengthening India-Bhutan friendship, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said, describing the gesture as a “great honour” for India. Rijiju attended the sacred ceremony marking the raising and consecration of 108 Buddhist stupas, also known as Jangchub Chortens, at the Gelephu Mindfulness City in Bhutan on the o…

Thousands build Buddhist monuments for Bhutan’s ‘mindfulness’ city

The 15-meter-tall solid towers stretch along 12 kilometers of riverbank near the Indian border, at the site of the future Gelephu Mindfulness City.

Tens of thousands build 108 Buddhist stupas for Bhutan ‘mindfulness’ city

Bhutan is building a ‘mindfulness’ city to drive economic growth and persuade more young people to stay.

Thousands of volunteers build 108 stupas in a day in Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City

GELEPHU, Bhutan (AP) — Buddhist masters from various schools and denominations and about 200,000 people from around the world congregated in Gelephu, Bhutan, on Sunday to witness volunteers erect 108 stupas in a single day.